Category: Executives

March 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Deutsche Bank Announces Management Changes

James von Moltke, who has served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for eight years, will step down in June 2026, with Raja Akram set to succeed him after a transition period.  Akram, currently Deputy CFO at Morgan Stanley, will join Deutsche Bank on 1 October 2025 and become a board member from January 2026 before…

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March 19, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Hargreaves Lansdown CFO Amy Stirling to Step Down

The investment platform is getting closer to going private, with the company receiving a court sanction on Tuesday for its £5.4 billion deal with an international consortium to take the company private. The consortium includes firms such as CVC capital partners, Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund and Swedish private equity firm Nordic Capital. Stirling, who…

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ATFX opens a new office in Abu Dhabi
March 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ATFX Connect Appoints Mohammed Khan as Chief Operating Officer

Khan, a veteran of the institutional brokerage industry, brings over 20 years of experience in business transformation, revenue generation, and strategic planning, having previously held senior leadership roles at FXCM/Stratos Group. ATFX explained that in his new role, Khan will focus on expanding ATFX Connect’s institutional services, refining product strategies, and strengthening key client relationships. …

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March 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Schroders Announces Directorate Changes

Waterhouse, who has served as a non-executive director for six years, will step down following the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 1 May 2025 to focus on her role at GSK. In addition, Ian King will step down as Senior Independent Director, with Mackay to succeed him from the conclusion of the AGM.  However,…

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March 06, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Appoints Mohammad Aladham as Managing Director for Southeast Asia to Drive Regional Growth

As ATFX continues to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, Mohammad will oversee market strategies, client relations, and business development initiatives. He will focus on expanding market access through strategic partnerships, enhancing client offerings with targeted marketing strategies and business growth initiatives, as well as driving regional business expansion. His deep understanding of global markets,…

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March 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CAB Payments Appoints James Hopkinson as New CFO

Hopkinson joins the emerging markets-focused FX and payments provider immediately and will be appointed as an Executive Director pending regulatory approval. Hopkinson has over 25 years of experience in global banking, FX, and payments. He spent nearly two decades at Standard Chartered, working across Africa, Asia, and the UK, including as Global CFO of retail…

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March 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

UBS: Renata Jungo Brüngger and Lila Tretikov to Be Nominated to Board of Directors

Jungo Brüngger, currently a member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, brings extensive experience in legal affairs, governance, and sustainability.  She oversees integrity, governance, and compliance functions and also serves on the supervisory boards of Munich Re and Daimler Truck Holding AG. Tretikov is a technology expert, specialising in artificial intelligence and…

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Fullerton Markets unveils prepaid MasterCard for VIP clients
February 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Richard Verma Returns to Mastercard as Chief Administrative Officer, Tim Murphy Named Vice Chair

Murphy, who has been with Mastercard since 2000 and served as Chief Administrative Officer since 2021, will now oversee global regulatory relationships and other strategic initiatives.  Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach praised Murphy’s long-standing contributions, stating, "Tim has played an instrumental role at Mastercard for more than two decades… embedding our values into every aspect of…

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February 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Appoints Pierre-Antoine Vacheron as CEO

Vacheron succeeds Marc-Henri Desportes, who has served as interim CEO since October 2024. The company said in its press release that Vacheron brings over 30 years of experience in payments, banking, and retail. He previously served as CEO of BPCE Payments, where he helped modernise the payments division of Groupe BPCE, one of Europe’s largest…

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CMC markets
February 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets CFO to Step Down with Immediate Effect

The online brokerage added that Soleiman, who took on the role in September 2023, will remain with the firm for a transition period to ensure an orderly handover. Soleiman has been with CMC Markets since 2005. Prior to his role as CFO, he held several positions within the company, including serving as Head of CMC…

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